Day 1. Burgos
Upon your arrival in Burgos, we will begin our adventure tasting the best of the local gastronomy in one of the traditional restaurants of the city. After a good rest, we will go to the Museum of Evolution, where we will talk about the history and secrets of human evolution. It will serve us as an introduction for our next day's visit to the Atapuerca Archaeological. In the afternoon, our host will guide us through the city's old quarter, getting to know its most representative and historic buildings, including the Cathedral, Plaza Mayor and Puerta de Santa María. We will also visit the most important street in Burgos, a pilgrimage route to Santiago. We will have din-ner at a traditional food restaurant. Accommodation.
Day 2. First part: Arlazón - Pineda de la Sierra (24km aprox.)
We will head to the Archaeological Site of Atapuerca, a few kilometers from Burgos, a place declared as cultural heritage by the UNESCO thanks to its archaeo-paleontological remains. In there, we will visit the deposits of the Sima del Elefante, the Gallery and the Gran Dolina. After the visit, we will continue to the Arlazón Station to begin our journey through the Greenway of the Sierra de la Demanda, an area full of forests of oaks and pines, and other open spaces in which livestock is the main character.
At km 12, in a place known as Alto de la Resalada, we will see a set of lagoons created by the embalming of water generated by the construction of the railway. We will stop in Urrez to enjoy a good meal before continuing to Pineda de la Sierra, in the heart of the Sierra de la Demanda, where the road meets the Arlanzón River. In this picturesque town, we can see typical mountain houses and the Romanesque church of San Esteban. This will be the end of our first stage on the road.
Day 3. Second part: Pineda de la Sierra - Monterrubio de la Demanda (23km aprox.)
We will start our route to Riocavado de la Sierra, admiring the picturesque landscapes that the Sierra de la Demanda offers us. At km 50, we will find Bezares, where we will make a stop before continuing to Monterrubio de la Demanda, the end of our adventure through the greenway. Rest time before returning by car to Arlazón, where we will eat at a restaurant in the area. In the afternoon, we will visit a traditional cheese-making factory, where we will be able to learn about the artisanal process of "Queso de Burgos" or fresh cheese. Return to Burgos.
Day 4. Burgos
Depending on our return schedule, we will have free time to enjoy the city at our leisure, or if you wish, conti-nue your trip with extensions to the wineries of Logroño or the old town of Bilbao.
